(Ignoring the fact that these technologies are being used by the virus analysts at Microsoft to create signatures for MRT and other technologies at a near automated pace...)
Just remember this... When you're sleeping with 98% of the population, you're bound to run into a bug or two. That's one argument for chastity, I guess.
Is it possible to take a step back and remove the veil of seething anti-Microsoft rage for a moment and look at the issue objectively?
Identifying what a new piece of malware does is the very first step to "solving/curing/fixing" it. If a virus analyst can be presented with detailed family classification when a new sample comes in, they can target their analysis to more efficiently create a signature, identify a new class of malware, and/or find a new method to prevent a particular type of infection.
Oh, and if you actually read the article or understood the technology behind it, you'd realize how little your post makes sense.
Nootropics (aka "Smart Drugs") have received a lot of attention in recent years. While many skeptics remain, there are quite a few avid followers of the nootropic "fad". Two great resources for the beginner are Smart Drugs and Smart Drugs II, although a few issues have been pointed out by some people.
Hyperthreading CPU's - how many processor licences do you need? Remember that windows NT4.0 came with a 4 cpu licence, but a hyperthreaded P4 uses up all of XP's (2) processor licences, and if you want to run even a dual processor motherboard its deemed a server.
Patently false.
The CPU restriction for Windows XP is based upon the number of PHYSICAL processors. I'm running several dual processor boxes with hyperthreading enabled and the system uses all 4 LOGICAL processors.
Knee jerk emotionalism really is a fun way to make a point, isn't it?
No one is advocating leaving people "bleeding in the streets". We have laws in this country and we must make ALL people responsible for their actions.
How about instead of treating these illegals (on my tab no less) and releasing them back into the streets to further drain my economy and my wallet, we release them into the custody of the INS for immediate deportation. Break the law and pay the price.
Or is personal responsibility and individual accountability too much of a stretch for your emotional free for all on American society?
This stuff sounds quite interesting but I have to bring up the question of whether general use will deaden reactions over time. Familiarity can be a very powerful force, especially in these sorts of circumstances.
Remember when the "new" emergency broadcast sounds came out and they were so blaringly different that you couldn't help but notice them? Remember the first time you heard a 28.8 modem connection being made after upgrading from your 14.4? Now it is commonplace and almost "pre-filtered" upon hearing...
Does anyone have any research on this aspect of the "new sound"?
Anyone else notice the picture of the t-shirt with the DeCSS code on it... Looks like the New York Times is doing what 2600/Emanuel Goldstein is being taken to court over. Funny how that works.
Actually, it appears that the NYTimes has been on 2600's side throughout this entire debacle. Around the time that the MPAA was going after Goldstein for linking in addition to posting, the NYTimes linked to DeCSS code from their website. From what I hear this was a deliberate move. They mention this action briefly in the article.
On a side note, I wonder how Markoff is taking it knowing that "his" newspaper is supporting one of those wiley hax0rs.
I think that you are forgetting the main point of the LDPS. It is being created to give developers a standard set of library utilities to maximize porability. Non-linux based developers find themselves entering into a daunting and unknown world when they begin porting and developing on linux and this standard gives them a good idea of where to start.
Another issue relating to standardization is that you don't have to follow it. If you do decide to use it you know that you are going to acheive the maximum compatibility among many linux systems. That is not going to stop the innovators from looking to new places and new resources to create cutting edge products. Relating to your analogy, I surely doubt the first proponents of fuel-injected technology would have let a "standard" slow them down. Sure they were sacrificing support amongst mechanics and the like, but who cares when you have something so much better that is likely to change the entire environment you are working in.
Did anyone notice that the Mac Junkie article does not exist anymore? He took it down sometime in the last few hours. What's even funnier is that the whole Mac Junkie site doesn't exist anymore. There is a default web hosting page up now and none of the previous pages exist!
I guess that's one way to avoid public humiliation...:)
There is a very simple answer to the question at hand. If the company is too worried about exposing a certain technology in their card they can release binary versions of their linux driver. I am sure that users who would benefit from the enhanced functionality would have no problem using a precompiled binary from a reputable vendor.
It seems to me that many people associate Linux with open source philosophy almost too much. Not that I am complaining, as I would most likely choose an open sourced solution to a closed one, but this trend seems to be keeping several vendors from exploring the Linux markets. I much rather have a closed source binary distribution of a product than no product at all!
Adam Penenburg has a long standing track record of good journalism. Check out this Slashdot article from last year as an example of the types of stories he writes. Adam is the type of reporter who sees through the hype that has engulfed mass media in recent years.
I congratulate Adam on taking such a tough stand. I agree with his sentements completely, who's to trust the government to limit their questioning to the validity of his article? At least this way he can avoid violating a subpoena and ending up in jail when they inevitably break their agreement and ask more indepth questions.
Considering how the brain passes along information makes me wonder how they can state that the brain works digitally. While I am by far not an expert on neural processes, I would assume that the electrical signals travelling along the length of the nerve cells are definitely analog in nature. Considering each electrical pulse translates to a massive array of neurochemicals to bridge the synapsis, a short burst digital signal doesn't seem to be able to contain enough information. I think that it would be very interesting if someone with a bit more anatomical knowledge would enlighten us on what the electrical pulses "look" like.
1) Draconian licensing agreements provide the software giants the legal protection they need to further their bottom line. Ideally, firms like Microsoft would like to charge you a fee every time you boot windows (BSOD as a profit booster?). The more powers they are allowed to take, the more they can selectively prosecute ANYONE they feel violates their interests.
2) Increased piracy, both on commercial and private levels, allows companies to create more outrageous damage estimates and thereby justify raising prices, gaining more legislative powers, and spreading general FUD.
3) Fair Use and First Sale doctrines scare copyright owners to death. Anything they can do to limit the legal rights of consumers creates a security blanket of sorts for top executives. What better way to combat a court case relating to Fair Use than create a smokescreen with licenses and evil digital pirates and billions of dollars of losses?
Large software companies like Microsoft will keep looting the cookie jar of legislative powers until someone smacks the back of their hand. Hopefully such scolding is within the immediate future...
Slashdot Mirror
(Ignoring the fact that these technologies are being used by the virus analysts at Microsoft to create signatures for MRT and other technologies at a near automated pace...)
Just remember this... When you're sleeping with 98% of the population, you're bound to run into a bug or two. That's one argument for chastity, I guess.
Is it possible to take a step back and remove the veil of seething anti-Microsoft rage for a moment and look at the issue objectively?
Identifying what a new piece of malware does is the very first step to "solving/curing/fixing" it. If a virus analyst can be presented with detailed family classification when a new sample comes in, they can target their analysis to more efficiently create a signature, identify a new class of malware, and/or find a new method to prevent a particular type of infection.
Oh, and if you actually read the article or understood the technology behind it, you'd realize how little your post makes sense.
http://spaces.msn.com
You know you love it...
Well congrats to him for inventing it and stop whining because you couldn't figure it out first.
That's like saying Tiger Woods unfairly competes because he's able to use his skill to hit the ball farther and straighter.
Pull your head out of your ass. Write a better product and get over yourself.
Nootropics (aka "Smart Drugs") have received a lot of attention in recent years. While many skeptics remain, there are quite a few avid followers of the nootropic "fad". Two great resources for the beginner are Smart Drugs and Smart Drugs II, although a few issues have been pointed out by some people.
Stop censoring him!@#!!!@
The CPU restriction for Windows XP is based upon the number of PHYSICAL processors. I'm running several dual processor boxes with hyperthreading enabled and the system uses all 4 LOGICAL processors.
How about this personal, ultralight, helicopter-type thingy?
Bah.
Knee jerk emotionalism really is a fun way to make a point, isn't it?
No one is advocating leaving people "bleeding in the streets". We have laws in this country and we must make ALL people responsible for their actions.
How about instead of treating these illegals (on my tab no less) and releasing them back into the streets to further drain my economy and my wallet, we release them into the custody of the INS for immediate deportation. Break the law and pay the price.
Or is personal responsibility and individual accountability too much of a stretch for your emotional free for all on American society?
This stuff sounds quite interesting but I have to bring up the question of whether general use will deaden reactions over time. Familiarity can be a very powerful force, especially in these sorts of circumstances.
Remember when the "new" emergency broadcast sounds came out and they were so blaringly different that you couldn't help but notice them? Remember the first time you heard a 28.8 modem connection being made after upgrading from your 14.4? Now it is commonplace and almost "pre-filtered" upon hearing...
Does anyone have any research on this aspect of the "new sound"?
There are so many alternatives to Network Solutions out there right now it is hard to find one that meets the following criteria:
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1) Reliable
2) Great Customer Service
3) Technical Know-How
4) Low Prices
5) Added/Neat Features
Since NetSol obviously fails all 5, what do the
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Actually, it appears that the NYTimes has been on 2600's side throughout this entire debacle. Around the time that the MPAA was going after Goldstein for linking in addition to posting, the NYTimes linked to DeCSS code from their website. From what I hear this was a deliberate move. They mention this action briefly in the article.
On a side note, I wonder how Markoff is taking it knowing that "his" newspaper is supporting one of those wiley hax0rs.
I think that you are forgetting the main point of the LDPS. It is being created to give developers a standard set of library utilities to maximize porability. Non-linux based developers find themselves entering into a daunting and unknown world when they begin porting and developing on linux and this standard gives them a good idea of where to start.
Another issue relating to standardization is that you don't have to follow it. If you do decide to use it you know that you are going to acheive the maximum compatibility among many linux systems. That is not going to stop the innovators from looking to new places and new resources to create cutting edge products. Relating to your analogy, I surely doubt the first proponents of fuel-injected technology would have let a "standard" slow them down. Sure they were sacrificing support amongst mechanics and the like, but who cares when you have something so much better that is likely to change the entire environment you are working in.
Did anyone notice that the Mac Junkie article does not exist anymore? He took it down sometime in the last few hours. What's even funnier is that the whole Mac Junkie site doesn't exist anymore. There is a default web hosting page up now and none of the previous pages exist!
I guess that's one way to avoid public humiliation... :)
There is a very simple answer to the question at hand. If the company is too worried about exposing a certain technology in their card they can release binary versions of their linux driver. I am sure that users who would benefit from the enhanced functionality would have no problem using a precompiled binary from a reputable vendor.
It seems to me that many people associate Linux with open source philosophy almost too much. Not that I am complaining, as I would most likely choose an open sourced solution to a closed one, but this trend seems to be keeping several vendors from exploring the Linux markets. I much rather have a closed source binary distribution of a product than no product at all!
Adam Penenburg has a long standing track record of good journalism. Check out this Slashdot article from last year as an example of the types of stories he writes. Adam is the type of reporter who sees through the hype that has engulfed mass media in recent years.
I congratulate Adam on taking such a tough stand. I agree with his sentements completely, who's to trust the government to limit their questioning to the validity of his article? At least this way he can avoid violating a subpoena and ending up in jail when they inevitably break their agreement and ask more indepth questions.Considering how the brain passes along information makes me wonder how they can state that the brain works digitally. While I am by far not an expert on neural processes, I would assume that the electrical signals travelling along the length of the nerve cells are definitely analog in nature. Considering each electrical pulse translates to a massive array of neurochemicals to bridge the synapsis, a short burst digital signal doesn't seem to be able to contain enough information. I think that it would be very interesting if someone with a bit more anatomical knowledge would enlighten us on what the electrical pulses "look" like.
1) Draconian licensing agreements provide the software giants the legal protection they need to further their bottom line. Ideally, firms like Microsoft would like to charge you a fee every time you boot windows (BSOD as a profit booster?). The more powers they are allowed to take, the more they can selectively prosecute ANYONE they feel violates their interests.
2) Increased piracy, both on commercial and private levels, allows companies to create more outrageous damage estimates and thereby justify raising prices, gaining more legislative powers, and spreading general FUD.
3) Fair Use and First Sale doctrines scare copyright owners to death. Anything they can do to limit the legal rights of consumers creates a security blanket of sorts for top executives. What better way to combat a court case relating to Fair Use than create a smokescreen with licenses and evil digital pirates and billions of dollars of losses?
Large software companies like Microsoft will keep looting the cookie jar of legislative powers until someone smacks the back of their hand. Hopefully such scolding is within the immediate future...